Officer Shot, Armed Suspect at Large in Annapolis, Maryland

An Anne Arundel law enforcement officer is currently in critical condition after local police stated he was shot after being involved in an altercation with a man in an convenience store in Annapolis early Friday morning. They stated the officer encountered a suspicious man in a 7-11 on East College Parkway at about 2:20 a.m. Following a short foot chase, the man shot the officer in the upper body, according to police officials.

The shooting happened around 100 to 200 feet from the 7-11. Dozens of officers were on the scene as of this morning.

They speculate that the man was carrying a firearm. Law enforcement officers, along with a K9 unit, searched the area. Though, the man still remains at large. He is considered armed and dangerous.

The suspect is said to be an African-American male, in the age range of 20 to 30, and was seen to be between five feet four inches and five feet eight inches height, wearing dark pants and a dark-colored hoodie. Annapolis police are asking anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of the suspect to contact the tip line at 410-222-4700.

The current condition of the officer is unknown. He was taken to the University of Maryland Shock and Trauma Center.